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On YouTubeMichael Penix Jr. News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Falcons Announce Michael Penix Jr. News Ahead of Week 6 Bills Game
The Carolina Panthers flat-out humbled Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 clash, keeping Atlanta out of the end zone the entire game.
Darnell Mooney News / Pro Football Talk / October 9
Darnell Mooney will not practice Thursday 
Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney left the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders with a hamstring injury and he's not ready to get back on the field yet.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 9
Falcons Getting More Out of Depth on Defense
A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons brought in Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus. The two rookies seemed stuck in a system that didn't embrace their skill set.
Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 9
3 Keys to a Falcons win over the Bills
The Falcons host the Bills on Monday Night Football in one of the most anticipated matchups for Atlanta since 2017, the last time the team made the playoffs.
NFL Week 9: Picks and preview
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
The sack leader for every NFL season
Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
One Bold Prediction for the Atlanta Falcons After Week 5 Bye
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are off to a 2-2 start, and looking to get on the right side of that .500 mark for the first time this season.
Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Falcons’ X-factor for Week 6 Monday Night Football vs. Bills
Five games into the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons and head coach Raheem Morris have their work cut out for them. The Falcons are 2-2 after winning a shootout against the Washington Commanders in Week 4.
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 8
Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Arch Manning
The big storyline surrounding the program is Arch Manning and his struggles in 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Falcons Confident Momentum Alive and Well for Bills Matchup
The Atlanta Falcons bounced back in Week 4 with a resounding 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders, just one week after suffering a humiliating 30-0 loss.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
How Michael Penix Jr. Earned the Falcons’ Trust After His Toughest NFL Test
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have the utmost confidence in Michael Penix Jr., and last week showcased the why. The second-year quarterback was fresh off a miserable Week 3 performance against the Carolina Panthers.
The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history
To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Kirk Cousins Reportedly Never a Possibility for Bengals
Kirk Cousins and his future with the Atlanta Falcons have been the subject of speculation for much of the last eight months. Will they trade him? Are they okay with him remaining on the roster through the 2025 season?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
Unsung Heroes of the Atlanta Falcons Offense
Amidst the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive woes (aside from Week 4), the offensive line has quietly been playing some of its best football in years. Despite
Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / October 8
Falcons' Raheem Morris gives optimistic AJ Terrell injury update ahead of Bills matchup
The Falcons may be getting their best defender back for a huge game.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 8
The Pending Free Agent Atlanta Falcons Must Re-Sign
That the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of players who are scheduled to be free agents following the season isn't exactly news. That's the case every year with every team, but teams prioritize players and try not to let them hit the open market.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 7
Falcons to End Long Television Drought Coming Out of Bye Week
The Atlanta Falcons face off against the Buffalo Bills at home on Monday Night Football in Week 6. It’s the team’s first time hosting a Monday Night Football game in over half a decade.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 7
Atlanta Falcons Offensive Identity Key to Upcoming Matchup With Bills
Heading out of their early Week 5 bye, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked what the team’s identity was after four games of regular-season play.
Raheem Morris News / SportsTalkATL / October 7
Raheem Morris provides updates on a couple of injured Falcons
The Falcons have several injured players that could potentially rejoin the team following the bye week. None more important than star cornerback A.J. Terrell, who has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Vikings.
Tyler Allgeier News / Bleacher Report / October 7
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 6
Three key injured Falcons could rejoin the team this week
At 2-2, the Atlanta Falcons have to feel pretty good about where they stand heading into a primetime matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The team is coming off its most complete performance of the season, and the bye week should have them as healthy as they’ve been all year.
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Falcons Would Want Team To Take On Most Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary In Potential Trade
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that NFL teams believe the Falcons would want an interested team in acquiring veteran backup QB Kirk Cousins to absorb most of what’s left of his $27.5 million base salary in a potential trade. That’s going to limit the pool of potential landing spots for Cousins quite a bit.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
How do teams view Anthony Richardson, Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins ahead of trade deadline?
It stands to reason any of the three could wind up on the move before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / October 3
Kyle Pitts reveals details of bet with Bijan Robinson for Texas at Florida game
Ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson have another important game to watch. Their alma maters will square off Saturday as Florida hosts Texas – and, of course, there’s a friendly bet in place.
Kyle Pitts News / Total Apex Sports / October 3
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Showing Signs Of Becoming Elite (I Know, I Know, But Hear Me Out)
When the Atlanta Falcons selected Kyle Pitts with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the expectations were astronomical. He wasn’t just a tight end; he was a “unicorn,” a matchup nightmare with the size of a lineman and the speed of a wide receiver.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 1
Will Falcons revisit trading Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. still starting?
Cousins hoped to find a new NFL home during the offseason so that he could serve as a starter after he lost the Atlanta QB1 job to Penix last December.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 30
How Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. impressed Raheem Morris after nightmare outing
Penix bounced back with a solid performance in Week 4 after being benched in Week 3.
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